The nominees will be honored at a tea presented by Judy Stroud and State Farm Insurance on May 1, according to a news release from the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.

The winner of the award will be announced at the Business and Professional Women’s Luncheon on May 23 at Kenmure Country Club.

The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow. The award is co-sponsored by the Chamber.

For more information on the ATHENA Award or to make a reservation for the Business and Professional Women’s Luncheon, call the Chamber at 828-692-1413.

<p>Maurean Adams, Marybeth Burns, Annie Fritschner, Julie Gordon, Melanie Matteson, Shirley Palmer-Hill, Janice Prichard and Sissy Rogers are the nominees for the sixth annual ATHENA Award, presented in memory of Vanessa Y. Mintz by Morris Broadband and Judy Stroud/State Farm Insurance.</p><p>The nominees will be honored at a tea presented by Judy Stroud and State Farm Insurance on May 1, according to a news release from the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.</p><p>The winner of the award will be announced at the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon on May 23 at Kenmure Country Club.</p><p>The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow. The award is co-sponsored by the Chamber. </p><p>For more information on the ATHENA Award or to make a reservation for the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon, call the Chamber at 828-692-1413.</p>